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DOT Budget Hearing Shows Bipartisan Infrastructure Support

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The initial congressional hearing on President Joe Biden’s 2024 budget proposal for the Dept. of Transportation showed evidence of continued strong bipartisan support for infrastructure, though the parties differed on the specifics.

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The Impact of Heavy Vehicle Accidents on Infrastructure Projects

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Heavy vehicle accidents punctuate the timeline of infrastructure projects with unwelcome ellipses. Their weighty interruptions can cascade into project delays, inflate budgets with unforeseen expenses, and force a complete halt […]

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Report: US cities' massive budget cuts impact infrastructure, capital expenses

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As some projects continue, others may not take off as municipalities slash budgets and the coronavirus continues to threaten the country, a survey from the National League of Cities found.

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Bridging North America: Constructing Vital Infrastructure Across Borders

Construction Today

budget overrun. As one of the largest current infrastructure projects spanning the U.S.-Canada billion cable-stayed bridge aligns with… Source The post Bridging North America: Constructing Vital Infrastructure Across Borders appeared first on Construction Today.

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Infrastructure Still a Theme of Biden FY 2024 Budget Proposal

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trillion budget highlights include highways, transit grants. President Joe Biden's $6.8-trillion

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Covid-19’s Impact on Infrastructure

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An ASCE report notes the pandemic has caused a decline in several revenue sources that support infrastructure. Municipal and state budgets are also buckling under unprecedented demands, meaning less support is available for parks, schools, and other publicly owned infrastructure. ASCE wants…

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Rebuilding America's Infrastructure Locally

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Infrastructure is a buzzword. Even with all this talk, according to the Congressional Budget Office, if current infrastructure funding through MAP-21 is not extended or new legislation is not enacted, the Highway Trust Fund will have "insufficient funds to meet obligations starting in fiscal year 2015."